About: Deu Almeida

Deu Almeida is a multidimensional creator, healer, and educator whose life’s work sits at the intersection of art, wellness, and empowerment. A seasoned entrepreneur, musician, actress, and entertainment industry expert, Deu has spent years helping children, families, and emerging performers navigate their creative paths with confidence and clarity.

Beyond her artistic accomplishments, Deu is a dedicated yogi, music therapist, and somatic healing practitioner, known for guiding others back to their bodies, their breath, and their inner wisdom. Her approach blends movement, sound, and mindfulness to create transformative experiences that support emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and embodied self-expression.

A lifelong learner and scholar, Deu holds an MBA, MPH, and DrPH, equipping her with a rare combination of business strategy, public health expertise, and doctoral-level research insight. This powerful academic foundation helps her design programs and workshops that are not only creative and heart-led but also grounded in evidence, ethics, and a deep understanding of human development.

As founder and mentor at Dayspace, Boston’s first co-working playspace, Deu is committed to creating spaces where parents can learn, grow, and thrive alongside their children. Her passion lies in empowering families—especially mothers and caregivers—to cultivate confidence, clarity, and balance as they pursue their personal, professional, and creative goals.

Whether she’s leading mindfulness sessions, coaching rising young performers, teaching entrepreneurship to parents, or supporting families through somatic healing practices, Deu brings warmth, wisdom, and an unwavering belief in the potential within every person she encounters.

A mama of three, visionary, a healer, and a champion for community, Deu continues to inspire others to live boldly, breathe deeply, and step fully into the most authentic version of themselves.